How to pronounce scamble
Say it like SKAM-bul. Scamble has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKAM).
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- SKAM
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Scamble pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SKAMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- bulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of scamble
American and British speakers say scamble in essentially the same way: /ˈskæmbəl/ in the US and /ˈskæmbəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: SKAM-bul.
What does scamble mean?
- To move awkwardly; to be shuffling, irregular, or unsteady; to sprawl; to shamble.
- To move about pushing and jostling; to be rude and turbulent; to scramble; struggle for place or possession.
- To mangle.
Words that rhyme with scamble
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of scamble.
Questions about saying scamble
How do you pronounce scamble?
Say SKAM-bul. The American pronunciation is /ˈskæmbəl/. In British English it is /ˈskæmbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in scamble?
Scamble has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKAM). Broken into parts: SKAM · bul.
Do Americans and Brits say scamble the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈskæmbəl/ and the British form is /ˈskæmbəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.